Forest Pathology (2008) 38, 381-393

H. Vartiamäki, A. Uotila, R. Vasaitis and J. Hantula (2008)
Genetic diversity in Nordic and Baltic populations of Chondrostereum purpureum: a potential herbicide biocontrol agent
Forest Pathology 38 (6), 381-393
Abstract: We analysed genetic variation in the natural populations of a potential herbicide biocontrol agent, Chondrostereum purpureum, in Nordic and Baltic countries using random amplified microsatellite markers. The results showed high genetic diversity among the populations of this fungus, but almost a complete lack of local differentiation. The results implicate that any local strain from the area can be used as a biocontrol agent without a fear of introducing new genotypes to treatment areas.
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Database assignments for author(s): Henna Vartiamäki, Rimvydas Vasaitis, Jarkko Hantula

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
molecular biology - genes

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
Chondrostereum purpureum (weed pathogen)